Sewing Techniques

How to Understand and Use Sewing Patterns

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Reading Patterns

Reading Sewing Patterns can be daunting, but understanding all the lines and markings will help you to produce better fitting garments. When I was learning commercial pattern cutting and design, I quickly to realised the significance of understanding and interpreting sewing patterns. My own patterns were scantily marked, because I was the only one who … Read more

Mastering Straight Stitching on a Sewing Machine

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Sewing Guides

The Importance of Sewing Accurate Seams and Stitching Whatever you decide to sew, your project will benefit from neat stitching and even seams. Of course, this is a bit difficult when you first learn to sew. Maybe you don’t yet own a machine, or the one that you are using is new to you. However, don’t … Read more